Transport Connections to Great Britain 2020-11-04
2020-11-04
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the adequacy of transport links which are crucial for economic growth, quality of life, and strengthening the Union.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of transport connections between different parts of Northern Ireland and Great Britain?
The Government are building a stronger and fairer economy for the future. To support this aim, an independent Union connectivity review is being led by Sir Peter Hendy to consider how connectivity across the whole UK can support economic growth, increase quality of life, and strengthen our Union.
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The question specifically asked for an assessment which was not directly provided. Instead, a general statement about a review being conducted is given without specifics.
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Q2
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The north Wales main line railway connects Great Britain across the Irish sea and is vital for travel. The MP seeks improvements to benefit his constituents and people in Northern Ireland.
Will my hon. Friend work with the Department for Transport and the Union connectivity review to see the north Wales main line railway enhanced for the benefit of my constituents and the people of Northern Ireland?
The Government will engage positively with the Union connectivity review, which will look at how we can improve the transport landscape across the whole UK, including connections between Wales and Northern Ireland. Levelling up across the whole United Kingdom is an absolute priority for this Government.
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The question sought a commitment to work on enhancing the railway specifically, but the response was broader about engaging with the review without specific details on enhancement.
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Q3
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Connectivity is crucial for business, cultural relationships, and strengthening the United Kingdom.
What input has the Minister had into the Union connectivity review, and how tangible does he expect the outcome to be in promoting and cementing business and cultural relationships across the whole United Kingdom?
Both the Secretary of State and I, along with the Department for Transport, the Cabinet Office, and other groups, have met the Union connectivity review to make clear the importance of this for Northern Ireland. Connectivity is crucial for business.
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The question sought specifics on input and tangible outcomes but only received a general statement about meetings without concrete details.
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